My Bloody Valentine – Static Sounds Club

Sunstinger – Spare Me The Rapture EP

My first proper encounter with Sunstinger came through ‘Bonnies Kaleidoscope’ in the summer of 2021. Its mix of atmosphere, weight and melody gave me every reason to champion this Scottish five piece on my DKFM show. I finally put that relationship into words recently when ‘Spare Me the Rapture’ arrived as the first single fromContinue reading “Sunstinger – Spare Me The Rapture EP”

Velveteen – My Dreams Are Changing

Velveteen’s new EP, My Dreams Are Changing, features six tracks blending shoegaze, noise rock, and dream pop. The band’s sound evolves, showcasing strong melodies and emotional depth, promising another obsession for fans.

Silk – Auralux

Michael Smyth’s project Silk debuts with “Auralux,” a mini album featuring six tracks that blend heavy shoegaze with personal themes of love and loss, showcasing impressive soundscapes and emotional depth.

doused – Sckrpnch EP

Philadelphia undoubtedly punches way above its weight when it comes to producing shoegaze bands. The sheer number of top tier bands emanating from that amazing city is mind blowing. Among them are doused, a band I’ve been following since their 2021 debut album Murmur. That debut gave them a foothold, the singles released after keptContinue reading “doused – Sckrpnch EP”

Silk – Auralux – Single Premiere

Silk, led by Michael Smyth, evolves with ‘Auralux,’ showcasing intimate and dynamic soundscapes. The music balances melody and emotional depth, revealing a heartfelt expression amid layers of volume and texture.

Nothing – A Short History of Decay

The blog reflects on the evolution of the band Nothing, detailing their new album “A Short History of Decay.” It explores themes of introspection, mortality, and artistic transformation through personal and poignant lyrics.

Lucid Express – Instant Comfort

Lucid Express, a Hong Kong shoegaze band formed in 2014, delivers their layered second album, Instant Comfort, showcasing their melodic evolution and tight-knit community, promising warmth and clarity amidst chaos.

My Bloody Valentine and Me

This isn’t going to be my usual kinda blog. Y’see I saw My Bloody Valentine live last week and it was a massive moment for me. Something that has taken nearly 30 years to get to. Let me explain. Let’s head back to the 90’s for this first bit of the story. I had justContinue reading “My Bloody Valentine and Me”

Trillion – Feel Alright

Trillion’s new album, “Feel Alright,” showcases their growth and magic through rich melodies and emotional depth, blending classic shoegaze influences with fresh pop sensibilities, creating a captivating experience.

The Giraffe Told Me in My Dream — Velvet Distortion EP

The Giraffe Told Me in My Dream’s Velvet Distortion EP showcases a captivating blend of shoegaze and dream-pop, marked by emotional depth and atmospheric textures, enhancing their cult appeal.